Variety traits
Branching is a morphological trait of a plant characterized by its ability to form lateral shoots from the main stem. This indicator determines plant architecture, its productivity, and its response to seeding density.
Mentioned in descriptions 8 809 varieties reference book.
Branching is a morphological feature of a crop reflecting the ability of the main stem to form lateral branches. In agronomy, this trait is directly linked to the tillering type and crop structure, as in many species additional shoots can bear reproductive organs, increasing the number of fruits or inflorescences per plant.
The expression of branching depends on the biological characteristics of the variety and its growing conditions, primarily plant population density. At low seeding rates, high branching allows for compensating for the lack of plants by forming additional shoots, whereas in dense stands, excessive branching often leads to the development of unproductive biomass and a reduction in overall yield.
In variety trials, this indicator is evaluated visually or by counting, often expressed as a percentage of plants with branching traits or in scores. The absence of branching is usually an advantage for intensive technologies, ensuring crop uniformity and synchronous ripening, while branching forms are valued for their plasticity at different seeding rates.
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
TYDEMAN E.M. (GB)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Rapsodie s.a.s.
Sutera Roth · Sutera
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Sativa coop (IT)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Petr Klapste
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Rouget (FR)
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Trajkovski, Viktor
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
MORAVOSEED CZ A.S.
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
Zemedelsky vyzkum, spol s r.o. (CZ)/Vyzkumny ustav picninarsky, spol s r.o. (CZ)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Trajkovski, Viktor
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SES ITA
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
ANSEME SRL